Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Georgia
'Main Street Capital Access Act' Passes House With Two Rep. Loudermilk-Sponsored Provisions
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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'Main Street Capital Access Act' Passes House with Two Rep. Loudermilk-Sponsored Provisions
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after passage of the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955), which included two of the provisions he has sponsored:
"The House has passed the Main Street Capital Access Act , to make needed reforms to our financial regulatory system without
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A GCSU odyssey: students learn international business law on Greece study abroad
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, July 24 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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A GCSU odyssey: students learn international business law on Greece study abroad
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By Gil Pound
Move over Matt Damon. Seven Georgia College & State University students went on their own odyssey this summer as they traveled to Greece for a study abroad on business law and ethics in the cradle of Western civilization.
Offered through the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology, the three-week pr
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
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Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money
Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl
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Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 24 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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Behind the research at UTC: Dr. Reetesh Ranjan
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Dr. Reetesh Ranjan joined the College of Engineering and Computer Science faculty in 2019. Photo by Angela Foster.
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, research reaches from the lab to the launchpad.
Dr. Reetesh Ranjan, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, develops and applies multi-sca
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Calling on North Carolina Lawmakers to Help Patients Across State
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release:
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Calling on North Carolina Lawmakers to Help Patients Across State
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RALEIGH, N.C. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based policies that reduce the cancer burden. As the North Carolina legislature prepares to return to the General Assembly next week, ACS CAN urges the Senate to pass House Bill 567 to increase a
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Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells, Batteries - Notice of Institution of Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission published a notices document instituting an investigation regarding certain anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries.
On June 18, 2026, Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. of Alameda, California, and Georgia Tech Research Corporation of Atlanta, Georgia, filed a complaint under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complainants allege patent infringement involving silicon carbon composite materials imported or sold in
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 12 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts, Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Guthrie Delivers Remarks on 12 Pieces of Legislation to Strengthen Public Health Efforts and Expand Access to Medical Innovation for American Patients
Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor for 12 bills aimed at promoting the health and wellbe
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Clark Atlanta University Celebrates a Decade of STEM Achievers, Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Clark Atlanta University issued the following news:
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Clark Atlanta University Celebrates a Decade of STEM Achievers, Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, STEM Achievers at Clark Atlanta University continues to inspire young scholars through hands-on learning experiences that cultivate innovation, critical thinking, and confidence.
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For the past 10 summers, middle and high school students from across metro Atlanta have stepped
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Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud
SAN JOSE, California, July 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud
Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Conexon Connect, the internet service provider arm of rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, is leveraging Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud on the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to scale their growth across residential, business, and multi-dwelling
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Congressman Allen Hosts Education and Workforce Committee Field Hearing in Augusta
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Allen Hosts Education and Workforce Committee Field Hearing in Augusta
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Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) hosted an Education and Workforce Committee field hearing in Augusta, Georgia titled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce."
The hearing was the eighth in a series examining artificial intelligence and was attended by U.
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to STI Testing
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to STI Testing
New legislation to create a more equitable healthcare system
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain tests for sexually-transmitted diseases free of charge. Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15) is co-leading the
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Democratic Governors Association: As Jackson and Trump Rally Together, Here Are 10 Times Jackson Stood With Trump Over Georgians
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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As Jackson and Trump Rally Together, Here Are 10 Times Jackson Stood with Trump Over Georgians
Today, Rick Jackson joined Donald Trump at his event in Georgia. It's just the latest reminder that Jackson has completely aligned himself with Donald Trump - and has promised to bring his agenda to Georgia if elected governor.
Here are 10 times Rick Jackson stood with Trump over Georgians:
1. Jackson is c
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Environmental Groups Oppose EPA Proposal to Weaken and Delay PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
RE: Docket ID: EPA -HQ-OW-2025-1742 Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum
Contaminant Levels
Dear Administrator Zeldin,
On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation and affiliates from Ala
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FDA Files Food Additive Petition For Animal Feed Binding Coating
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rules notification announcing a food additive petition from Evonik Corp. in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Filed on June 16, 2026, it proposes amending 21 CFR Part 573 to allow ethyl cellulose as a binder and coating on amino acids in ruminant feed. Grace R. Graham, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Legislation, and International Affairs, signed the document under U.S. authority.
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FEC Issues Digest for Week of July 20-24, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Advisory Opinions
Request Received
Advisory Opinion Request 2026-01 (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2026-01/) (Placer County Republican Central Committee) On July 24, the Commission made public an advisory opinion request from the Placer County Republican Central Committee.
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Federal Register: CDC Issues Information Collection Notice on Customer Surveys Generic Clearance for the National Center for Health Statistics
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Workplace Protections Related to Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause Coming to Philadelphia - 5 Steps for Employers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 24, 2026:
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Workplace Protections Related to Menstruation, Perimenopause, and Menopause Coming to Philadelphia: 5 Steps for Employers
Philadelphia employers must start preparing now to comply with the city's new workplace protections related to menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause. Starting in 2027, the ordinance will impose anti-discrimination and accommodation requirements on employers w
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Fisher Phillips: Media Outlets Cover Arrival of Stewart Law Group
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Media Outlets Cover Arrival of Stewart Law Group
The Texas Lawbook, Texas Lawyer, Law360, and International Employment Lawyer covered the arrival of the Stewart Law group as part of the firm's strategic growth in Texas.
The firm, led by Amy M. Stewart, joined forces with Fisher Phillips to increase the breadth and depth of what the growing Texas-based team can do for clients across the nation.
The 4
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Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Fulbright Scholarship recipients bring their W&M knowledge across the globe
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Eight William & Mary alumni continue to solidify the university's global outreach as Fulbright U.S. Student Scholars, traveling to locations from Spain to Indonesia in the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Fulbright Program is a collaborative effort between the U.S. and more than 160 countries across the globe. Fulbright fellowships a
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Georgia State University: Drug Could Contribute to Stopping Measles Outbreaks
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 (TNSjou) -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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New Drug Could Contribute to Stopping Measles Outbreaks
A new oral antiviral drug candidate administered either before or after direct contact or airborne exposure to canine distemper virus, which causes measles-like disease in ferrets, blocks transmission of the virus and reduces clinical symptoms, according to a study published in the journal Nature Microbiology by researchers in the Center for T
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Georgia: Journalist jailed and comedian attacked for political satire
LONDON, England, July 23 [Category: International] -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
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Georgia: Journalist jailed and comedian attacked for political satire
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Reacting to the 14-day jailing of journalist Vakho Sanaia over his satirical Facebook posts and a reported assault on comedian Onise Okriashvili following a smear campaign in pro-government media prompted by a joke he had made, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International's Eastern Europe and Central Asia Deput
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Gov. Pillen Joins White House Roundtable to Highlight Ratepayer Protections and Energy Safeguards
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Joins White House Roundtable to Highlight Ratepayer Protections and Energy Safeguards
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Contact:
Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Washington, D.C. - Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined governors from across the country to highlight the Ratepayer Protection Pledge that was signed in March of this year, another action taken to ensure the protection of Nebraska's natural resources and
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House Education & Workforce Committee Holds Georgia Field Hearing on AI Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
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@EdWorkforceCmte Holds Georgia Field Hearing on AI Creating Opportunities Across America's Workforce
Today, Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Rick Allen (R-GA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a full committee field hearing titled "Building an AI-Ready America: How AI Is Creating Opport
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 to Roswell Park to Fund CAR T-Cell Research for Children with AML
BUFFALO, New York, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release:
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $100,000 to Roswell Park to Fund CAR T-Cell Research for Children with AML
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BUFFALO, NY - Hyundai Hope On Wheels(r) (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its U.S. dealers, awarded a $100,000 Hyundai Impact Award Grant to Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to continue its lon
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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Announces Physical AI Vision at San Francisco AI Summit
SEOUL, South Korea, July 25 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release on July 24, 2026:
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Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Announces Physical AI Vision at San Francisco AI Summit
* Hyundai Motor Group shares roadmap for realizing its Physical AI vision and collaboration strategy with global tech leaders at the San Francisco AI Summit
* Executive Chair Euisun Chung presented, "Hyundai Motor Group is evolving beyond the traditional bou
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ICYMI: Electric Companies Unlock Rate Freezes, Grid Investments, and Economic Development Through Data Center Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Electric Companies Unlock Rate Freezes, Grid Investments, and Economic Development Through Data Center Agreements
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WASHINGTON (July 24, 2026) -EEI Vice Chairs Drew Marsh, chair and CEO of Entergy, and Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company, highlighted electric companies' successes protecting customers while powering economic development on a nation
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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Welcomes Karen Barry as Superintendent
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Welcomes Karen Barry as Superintendent
PLAINS, Ga. -- The National Park Service has selected Karen Barry as the new Superintendent of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. Barry has served as the park's Acting Superintendent for the past year and brings more than two decades of experience, regional leadership and a deep personal conne
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New Chapter of Faith: United Methodist Elder the Rev. Christopher Weems Named Dean of the Chapel at Wiley University
MARSHALL, Texas, July 23 -- Wiley University issued the following news:
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A New Chapter of Faith: United Methodist Elder the Rev. Christopher Weems Named Dean of the Chapel at Wiley University
Wiley University is proud to announce the appointment of the Rev. Christopher Weems as its new Dean of the Julius S. Scott, Sr. Chapel. An ordained Elder in Full Connection with the United Methodist Church and a devoted servant leader, Weems steps into the role with deep roots in HBCU culture, a hea
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New Laws Ease Georgia's Occupational Licensing Burden
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Laws Ease Georgia's Occupational Licensing Burden
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Restrictive licensing practices and regulatory barriers frequently prevent qualified and trained workers from participating in the workforce. This is true in Georgia as elsewhere, but a few bills passed in this year's legislative session took aim at those barriers.
A license is essentially the government's permission to work, and
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Norfolk Southern Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Norfolk Southern issued the following news release:
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Norfolk Southern reports second quarter 2026 results
Railroad achieves record quarterly revenues
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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Thursday its second quarter 2026 financial results. For the quarter, revenue was $3.5 billion, income from railway operations was $1.1 billion, operating ratio was 67.6%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.26.
Adjusting the results to exclude merger-rel
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville
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Pinnacle Financial Partners was named the No. 1 Top Workplace in Knoxville, as announced by the Knoxville News Sentinel and Energage at a ceremony Thursday night at The Mill & Mi
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Pressley, Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, & Raskin Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, and FDA Authority
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Murray, Schumer, Wyden, Jeffries, Clark, Pallone, DeGette, & Raskin Lead 250+ Congressional Democrats in Fifth Circuit Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care, and FDA Authority
More than 250 House and Senate Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Fifth Circuit arguing that mifepristone has undergone a rigorous FDA approval process and has repeatedly been found to be safe
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Rayfield's selection for U.S. War College National Security Seminar signals Columbus State's role in higher education-military partnerships
COLUMBUS, Georgia, July 24 -- Columbus State University posted the following news:
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Rayfield's selection for U.S. War College National Security Seminar signals Columbus State's role in higher education-military partnerships
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Columbus State University President Stuart Rayfield was selected to participate in the 71st annual U.S. Army War College National Security Seminar. The exclusive event this summer in Pennsylvania gathered national leaders, senior military officers and distinguished
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Record number of Gilman Scholars at Kennesaw State travel the globe
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 24 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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Record number of Gilman Scholars at Kennesaw State travel the globe
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 24, 2026
When computer science major Aaliyah Uchendu learned that Kennesaw State University offered an education abroad program in Japan, she was hesitant to apply due to costs, but her mother encouraged her not to count herself out.
That conversation prompted Uchendu, an Honors student in the Keeping Si
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Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of FY2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of FY2027 NDAA
Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes funding for the Department of Defense, strengthens military readiness, improves quality of life for servicemembers and their families, and reinforces America's ability to dete
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Report From Buckeye Institute: Medicaid, Long-Term Care, and Ohio's Fiscal Future
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- THE COST OF AGING: Medicaid, Long-Term Care, and Ohio's Fiscal Future - A report from Buckeye Institute - July 2026 (32 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary ... 2
Introduction ... 4
Background ... 6
Nursing Homes, Medicaid, and Assisted Living Facilities
Home and Community-Based Services
The Challenge ... 12
Potential Solutions ... 15
"Swing" Beds and Home and Community-Based Care
Improvements
Expand and Support the Lon
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School of Medicine names Dr. Matthew Varn as Valdosta campus associate dean
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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School of Medicine names Dr. Matthew Varn as Valdosta campus associate dean
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Mercer University School of Medicine Dean Jean R. Sumner, M.D., MACP, announced that Matthew N. Varn, M.D., FACP, has been appointed associate dean of the School of Medicine's Valdosta campus, effective July 1.
A respected physician, educator and Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) alumnus, Dr. Varn brings extensive experience
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Sen. Ossoff Again Presses HHS Secretary Kennedy for Failing to Address Cancelation of CDC's Cyclosporiasis Parasite Monitoring
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Again Presses HHS Secretary Kennedy for Failing to Address Cancelation of CDC's Cyclosporiasis Parasite Monitoring
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Washington, D.C. -As cases top 11,000 nationwide, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing HHS Secretary Kennedy on cuts to Cyclosporiasis monitoring.
Today, Sen. Ossoff is again demanding answers from U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about
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SentiLink Fraud Insights Head Maimon Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by David Maimon, head of fraud insights at SentiLink, and a professor of criminal justice and criminology at Georgia State University, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Emerging Fraud Threats and the Evolving Fraud Landscape":
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Chairman Sessions, Ranking Member Mfume and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for having me here today to disc
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Students ticking boxes, taking steps toward semiconductor workforce
AMES, Iowa, July 23 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Students ticking boxes, taking steps toward semiconductor workforce
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AMES, Iowa - The students had ticked off the step-by-step boxes running down the guide for their first microfabrication lab of the first summer semiconductor workshop at Iowa State University.
Wet Oxidation
Push: check
Ramp up: check
Bubbler: check
Oxidation: check
Ramp down: check
Pull: check
The students took appropriate
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Three Men Charged in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Three Men Charged in $1.5 Million Deed Fraud and Money Laundering Schemes
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BOSTON - Three individuals, including one from Massachusetts, have been charged for their alleged involvement in multi-state schemes to defraud property owners by impersonating them and selling their land, and launder the proceeds of the deed fraud scheme. One defendant allegedl
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems
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(Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $3 million to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers. Through the USDA's Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), w
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Why Measles is Making a Comeback in America
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Why Measles is Making a Comeback in America
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The headlines have been consistent. Measles is making a comeback, and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. As of this Tuesday, the United States has already surpassed last year's measles numbers with 2,295 cases. That's the highest number in 35 years.
"This is concerning because measles is a serious infection and is one
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